Odd traits that could win or lose you a job

April 11, 2013 |Houston Chronicle Web Staff

Your chances at a job can be decided by more than your resume. Studies have shown a number of factors can play a part in whether you land the position.

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Don’t be overweight: A study in the Journal of Applied Psychology found overweight women were less likely to be hired or be helped. People who were closer to their ideal body mass index were more likely to be helped or hired.

Don’t be overweight: A study in the Journal of Applied Psychology found overweight women were less likely to be hired or be helped. People who were closer to their ideal body mass index were more likely to be helped or hired.